Today Magazine Summer 2019 | Page 3

In this Issue 2 Commencement Gwynedd Mercy University Today is published twice a year for alumni and friends of the University. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. GMercyU's Commencement Ceremonies were held on May 11, 2019. 6 Gerald T. McLaughlin Vice President for Institutional Advancement Kelly Statmore Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment Management Meet the Class of 2019 Take a moment to meet six of GMercyU's newest Distinctive Mercy Graduates. Co-Editors: Meghan Orsino Kirsten Swanson 16 Design: Donna Smyrl Video: Photography: Geanine Jamison Hunter Martin Meghan Orsino Chris Panter Gianna Quinn Jim Roese Donna Smyrl Kirsten Swanson Fly Like an Eagle and Soar Like a Griffin GMercyU professor proudly supports his (feathered) friends. 18 Path of Life: One Alumna's Mission to Ease People's Transition from Life to Death Alumni Profile: Stephanie Suggs '14 Stepping Up to the Plate On the Cover: Senior baseball player Nick Joyce celebrates both the team's triumphant AEC Championship win and GMercyU Commencement in a special ceremony following their championship game. Photo by: Geanine Jamison What’s New at GMercyU Sports Wrap-Up Class Notes 5 12 14 22